Season 2 Episode 7: Advocacy & Safety for the Older Adult Population (Jennifer Nunez, LMFT)

SummaryIn this episode, Kelli-Ann Henry speaks with Jennifer Nunez about her work in advocacy for the older adult population and the challenges faced by concerned persons seeking support. They discuss Jennifer's role as a bilingual Elder Abuse Helpline clinician at Weill Cornell Medicine, the importance of collaboration across disciplines, and the dynamics of family caregiving. Jennifer shares insights from her experiences, emphasizing the need for compassion and understanding in this field. The conversation concludes with advice for aspiring therapists and a hopeful outlook on the future of care for older adults.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Advocacy for Older Adults03:40 Understanding the Center for Elder Abuse Solutions05:42 Role of MFT with Older Adults07:54 Challenges Faced by Older Adults09:07 Collaboration Across Disciplines11:01 Family Dynamics and Care for Older Adults13:25 Learning from Calls: Caregiving Insights15:51 Advice for Emerging Therapists17:36 Hope in Older Adult Advocacy19:06 Resources and Contact Information21:56 OutroGuest: Jennifer Nunez, LMFTJennifer Nunez, LMFT is the Clinician for the Elder Abuse Helpline at the Center for Elder Abuse Solutions (CEASe) at Weill Cornell Medicine, where she supports the older adult population and their families through safety concerns, relational conflict, and systemic navigation. Featured Resource: The Center for Elder Abuse Solutions at Weill Cornell Medicinehttps://elderabuse.weill.cornell.edu/ For Concerned Persons: Call the New York State Elder Abuse Helpline for Concerned Persons: 844-746-6905 For Professionals: Connect with the Weill Cornell Medicine/CEASe team at [email protected] below to join the New York Marriage and Family Therapy Network today!https://www.nymftherapistnetwork.com/Music by AudioCoffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.audiocoffee.net/